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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,660.79, 610,118.67 and 244,731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,660.79, 610,118.67 and 244,731.52 is: 367,173.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,660.79 : 610,118.67 = 244,731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,660.79/610,118.67 = 244,731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,660.79x = 610,118.67 × 244,731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,660.79x = 149,315,266,438.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,315,266,438.89/406,660.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,173.99

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